The most frequent diet faux pas involves serving size. That frozen pizza may not seem so fattening at first glance, but look closer: The label may indicate it actually consists of three or more servings. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has four servings, but most people treat it as one helping.
And it’s not just the calories you should be watching out for; you’re also doubling (or tripling) your sodium, cholesterol and fat intake.
Avoid it: Become a label sleuth. Check portion sizes, ingredients and daily value percentages of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. (See related article: Sizing Up Nutrition Facts Labels)
2. Restaurant Splurges
Do you nibble on bread before your meal? Do you request olive oil for your bread, then soak an entire piece in it? Do you cap off your meal with a cappuccino or latte?
Guess what – you’re committing calorie blunders
